After the martial arts performance, Emperor Yong Li Yuan asked with a smile, "Changle, what do you think of Xiahou Yuanfeng?"
Princess Changle said lightly, "Not bad."
Li Yuan said happily: "If he is the emperor's concubine, what would you like to do?"
Princess Changle said lightly: "Although he is a good person, his heart is like still water."
Li Yuan added: "Since you don't like this person, then there are so many civil and military heroes, you may have someone you like in Changle."
Princess Changle burst into tears, and went up and down to worship: "Father, although the sons and ministers have to go to the father's knees, they are still the Queen of Southern Chu, the lord of the country is still alive, and the son is shameless, there is no reason for another husband to remarry. ."
Li Yuan was furious and said, "I'm all about choosing a good son-in-law for you, but you are so stubborn." He stood up angrily, and was about to reprimand, but saw Princess Changle kneeling on the ground, tears rolling down her face, although Yurong couldn't She was as haggard as when she first returned, but she still lacked the brilliance of a young woman. Li Yuan sat down and said after a long time, "I shouldn't force you, Huang'er, don't worry, I will never embarrass you again."
When this matter came to my ears, for some reason, I felt a little happy. Princess Changle was still as virtuous and courteous as I remembered. No matter what she did to the king, she still fulfilled her responsibilities. I won't look down on her either.
This matter did not calm down like this. Although Li Yuan temporarily gave up his plan to let Princess Changle remarry, the others did not give up. Empress Dou, Concubine Yan and Concubine Ji came to persuade Princess Changle to neither drive them away nor I would like to change my mind. On this day, Princess Yong's wife Gao entered the palace. Hearing about this, she persuaded Concubine Changsun to let the princess stay at Yongwang's mansion for a few days, and then return to the palace on the fifteenth.
Concubine Changsun did not agree immediately. She glanced at Gao Shi hesitantly. There were some things that only she knew. Princess Changle's affairs were not asked by others. She also asked. Pay attention to who the princess is more attentive to, beyond her expectations, the palace maid Lu'e replied: "The princess is always cold, but when King Yong came, the servant saw the princess looking at the man beside King Yong and smiled very much. I’m happy, but in a blink of an eye it’s the same as usual.” Concubine Changsun knew who that person was, Jiang Zhe Jiang Suiyun, if he went to the Cuiluan Palace, he would often see his daughter holding a poem scroll, which was full of Jiang Zhe Some of the poems were written by her daughter, and the rest were written by a stranger. I asked about it, but Jiang Zhe sent it to the palace in Nanchu. Did Nan Chu surrender to the court, but he once questioned the maid who served his daughter and said that her daughter abides by the rules of the palace of women's morality in Southern Chu, and has never violated the etiquette. Those poems were also sent to the palace after Liang Wan asked Jiang Zhe. My daughter loves that person's poems and prose, but now it seems that my daughter has long been attached to her heart, but she didn't show it because of her identity. the idea. If he let his daughter go to Prince Yong's mansion, he might be able to let his daughter meet that person.
However, Concubine Changsun frowned. If it is from Dayong, no matter how low the position is, as long as she has a good character and her daughter likes it, she doesn't care. But that person is a minister of Nanchu, and even if her daughter is willing, that person may not agree. After all, my daughter used to be the Queen of Southern Chu. After thinking about it, Concubine Changsun said, no matter what, if her daughter goes to Prince Yong’s mansion, she will definitely be able to relax. As for her thoughts, I would like to explore it. After making up my mind, Concubine Changsun said: "Changle can go to your place to play, Lu'e, you have always been cautious, and go with the princess. If the princess has anything, I can let you come back and report." She made up her mind to let Lu'e secretly pay attention to Changle's behavior. , to see how her daughter feels.
Princess Changle was also very happy to leave the palace temporarily. When she arrived at Yongwangfu, the princess accompanied the princess to play in the garden. The garden of the palace was divided into an inner garden and an outer garden from the lake, separated by flowers, trees and corridors, and there was no very clear boundary. , but the inside and the outside are clear. Today the sky is clear. In the pavilion in the inner garden, the princess ordered people to put fruit and let the slave maid take the prince Li Jun and the two daughters and Rou Lan to play outside the pavilion. I brought two side concubines to accompany the princess to watch in the pavilion. There is a lake not far away. At this time, the weather is clear, the lake water is clear, as clear as jasper, and several children are laughing and playing, which is very innocent and interesting. Princess Changle watched for a while. , felt very happy, and said with a smile: "Sister Wang, I remember when I left, Brother Wang had no children yet, but I didn't expect to have one son and three daughters now."
The princess smiled and said, "The princess guessed wrong. Your brother and son are difficult. Apart from Jun'er, there are only two daughters. The youngest, named Rou Lan, is Jiang Zhejiang Sima's daughter."
Princess Changle's hands trembled, and she said in a cold voice, "Oh, is Jiang Sima already married?"
The princess didn't notice the princess' unease and said, "This is Jiang Sima's righteous daughter, she's very cute. I heard from the prince that Sima was single and worried that he would not be able to take care of his daughter, so she sent it to the back house for me to take care of, I told the prince. , Jiang Sima is already twenty-six or seven years old, and he should marry a wife, but the prince said that Jiang Sima was unwilling, as if it was because of the unfortunate death of his former fiancée, alas, such an infatuated man is really rare."
Princess Changle was sad in her heart, but she was faintly happy. After thinking about it, it was impossible for her to be with this person. Although this person's poems seemed to be free and easy, but she didn't seem to be a deviant person. If you want this person It is probably impossible to make a minister accept the monarch's wife. It is even more sad to think of Princess Changle here. This man she silently loves has no fate with her. I remembered that I read his poetry and admired his talent in my heart. That day Liang Wan invited him to see her, and she even more He was in love with him, but there was a difference between rulers and ministers. Yong, I was worried about it all the way, worried that he would not surrender and be executed by his brother Wang. Now that he has become a servant of Dayong, he was worried that he would be implicated by the second brother, but no matter what his thoughts were, it was impossible to get along with him. He married and couldn't even express his affection for him. Thinking of this, Princess Changle reluctantly smiled and said, "Sister Wang, bring Rou Lan over and let me see."
The princess has taken Rou Lan. Princess Changle looked at this little girl. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it. She couldn't help but hold her in her arms. Rou Lan has not yet learned to walk. She has been playing on the carpet under the tree just now. When she arrived at the beautiful and elegant Princess Changle, she curiously stretched out her hand to grab the princess' hair bun, messing up Princess Changle's blue silk at once, but Princess Changle didn't get angry, but laughed and continued to tease the cute little girl. Her laughter made the princess very happy, but Lu E, who was standing on the side, understood the princess' mind.
When everyone was happy, across the clear lake, there was a faint sound of music in the distance. The sound was not silk or bamboo, but it was touching. This is a popular song in Southern Chu. When appreciating plums, I can always hear this tune. This tune is called "Cold Plum". Although it's just a simple and cheerful tune, and the person playing it doesn't have any skills, it sounds like a blue sky. Such as washing, the cold plum blossoms, and the heart is open. Princess Changle was fascinated. After a moment, the song stopped. She murmured, "Is it Jiang Sima, is he missing Nan Chu?"
The princess moved in her heart, looked at the princess, and said, "It's Jiang Sima who is playing the music, I don't know what instrument it is? But it sounds like the voice is very ancient. My sister happened to be in time today, it should be Jiang Sima in Linbo. Viewing the scenery from the pavilion. In his spare time, this Jiang Sima will go to the lake from time to time to enjoy the scenery. He is reading books and playing chess in the guest house. , but the weak crown age, his appearance is handsome, but he has a hint of femininity. Those maids recognized him and did not stop him. The young man walked to the pavilion and respectfully said: "Princess, my son asked the servant to come to pick up Miss Rou Lan."
The princess was about to agree, she glanced at the princess, and suddenly said: "Mr. Jiang is too polite, he has been in the palace for a long time, so he doesn't need to be so restrained, the princess is here today, she likes Rou Lan very much, and she is reluctant to let go, if she doesn't see the outside world, then Let Mr. Jiang come over, the lord will come over soon, it won't get in the way."
Xiao Shunzi was stunned for a moment, looked at the princess and the princess, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, but still said: "The servant obeys."
At this time, King Yong Li Zhi came from a distance, saw Xiao Shunzi, and asked with a smile, "Why, come to pick up Rou Lan again, your master is here to coax your daughter whenever you have free time."
Xiao Shunzi said, "Report to Your Highness, the princess said that the princess likes the young lady, so the young master should come over once without seeing her."
Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, but he believed that the princess must have her own plans, so he said, "That's right, go and invite your son over here."
Xiao Shunzi was even more amazed. His eyes quickly turned around, but he didn't see anything unusual. At this time, his eyes fell on the princess, only to see the princess holding Rou Lan, smiling happily. When I thought about it, I felt that I was thinking nonsense again. But he no longer hesitated and hurried back to Linboting.
I was drinking with Gou Lian in Linboting when I saw Xiao Shunzi and said with a smile, "How about Rou Lan, why didn't you hug me? Brother Gou still wants to see my good daughter?"
Xiao Shunzi said: "Princess Changle went to the palace to relax today. She likes the young lady very much, but she refuses to let go. The princess said that the son is not an outsider. If the son is willing, you might as well go there. The prince is also there."
I frowned and said: "This is not good, forget it, let's go another day."
Gou Lian listened, but said: "Suiyun, since the princess has already said so, you should go there, otherwise the princess will blame you."
When I thought about it, yes, it would be fine if the princess didn't say anything. If she said it, it would be a little bad if I didn't go. Look at Xiao Shunzi, he is also nodding. Then he said to Gou Lian: "Then I'm going, Brother Gou, drink a few more glasses." Gou Lian smiled and waved his hand: "Go quickly, Brother Dong will come later, and I will explain it to him for you."
Li Zhi sat down, looked at Princess Changle, and said with a smile, "Changle, you're right to come out to relax. The palace is very dull. If you like it, you can come and visit often."
At this time, Rou Lan suddenly struggled, as if she was in a hurry to play, Princess Changle smiled slightly, handed her to the maid, asked the maid to carry her back, and smiled: "Actually, the palace is not boring, I met a few The brothers and sisters who were born after they left are very cute, but the rules in the palace are too strict, not as easy as the outside world. Brother Wang, I heard that Jun’er is going to Youzhou, so young children leave their parents, and Brother Wang is too Ruthless."
Li Zhi smiled and said, "There is no way out. Jun'er is the heir of Prince Yong, and he has his responsibilities to be fulfilled. Changle, don't feel sorry for him. How many of us in the royal family can be independent?"
Princess Changle's eyes were a little dim, and just as she was about to speak, a young man walked in the distance. He was wearing a moon-white Confucian shirt, and that kind of carefree expression made people feel happy and happy when they saw him, and the young man in green behind him seemed to be him. The shadow of the general, obviously under the sun, but people turn a blind eye. Everyone's eyes focused on this master and servant, as if they also felt the joy in their hearts.
As I approached, I stepped forward and saluted, "I see you, Your Highness, Wang Fei and Niangniang."
Li Zhi said with a smile, "I have nothing to do today, so don't be rigid about Suiyun, let's sit down together."
My eyes swept across the princess, and I said with a smile, "Excuse me, should the minister be called the queen or the princess?"
Princess Changle bowed her body and said, "Sir Jiang, this palace knows that I can't handle Nan Chu, so please forgive me."
I didn't have any resentment towards her originally, but seeing her like this, I reciprocated: "Your Highness doesn't have to be like this, no matter if Your Highness is the queen of the past or the princess of today, it is always the lord of the ministers. reason."
Princess Changle was very sincere when she saw me speaking, and she was overjoyed and burst into a smile. This smile was like a blooming spring flower, which immediately added a bit of radiance.
When Li Zhi saw it, his heart moved. Could it be that what the princess meant was——, while he was thinking about it, I had already saluted: "Today, your Highness and the princess are entertaining the princess, and the minister is not to disturb, so I will leave, and please forgive me." After all, without waiting for them to agree, he motioned for Xiao Shunzi to hug Rou Lan and turned to leave.
Just as Li Zhi was about to keep him, he saw a palace maid watching here, so he swallowed his words and looked at Jiang Zhe's back. Princess Changle was both happy and worried. Today, he finally learned that he doesn't blame himself, although Joy, but thinking that from now on, he will be locked in the deep palace, and he will never have the opportunity to meet again, and it is very sad. He said it well, he and he are always monarchs and ministers, and it is impossible. When she was sad, she thought that she was still a married woman, how could she fall in love with other men, so she forced a smile to prevent others from seeing the flaws. It's just that King Yong and the princess are both attentive people, and they can't see the clues. The princess paid it back, but Li Zhi was lost in thought. According to his understanding, Jiang Zhe would never agree to this marriage, and I am afraid no one would agree. No wonder Princess Changle never revealed a word, presumably even Jiang Zhe. Zhe himself didn't know that the princess was in love with him. Not to mention others, even himself would not agree. If this matter spreads out, I am afraid that the crown prince and the others will be in a dilemma. If they are allowed to instigate in front of the father and emperor, Jiang Zhe will only be afraid of his life. If Zhao Jia passed away after he ascended the throne, is it possible? The more Li Zhi thought about it, the more headaches became. It would be a crime to accept the monarch's wife. Although Jiang Zhe had already surrendered to Dayong, it would be impossible for him to marry the queen unless Jiang Zhe completely disregarded his reputation.
He thought so much, but the princess had a different opinion. She thought that if she could betroth the princess to Jiang Zhe, then Jiang Zhe would be her own. She knew that her husband attached great importance to Jiang Zhe, and he had racked his brains to think about it. Convinced him, she didn't know how Jiang Zhe surrendered in the end, but she knew that her husband had trouble sleeping at night because of this. If she could make this happen, then her husband would have an extra arm, and the princess would have a lifelong support. With the sensitive perception of women, the young man who is now respectfully serving as a minister in front of his husband actually has an air of transcendence. Make your husband restless again.
I didn't notice what happened at all. Holding Rou Lan, I said to Xiao Shunzi, "Do you think I should marry a wife to take care of Rou Lan?"
Xiao Shunzi said lightly: "If you want to marry a wife, it's a good thing, but what if you marry a wife you don't like? If you have someone you like, of course it's fine, if not, don't force it, Miss Rou Lan too. It's not that no one takes care of you."
I smiled and said: "Where in the world is there a woman like Piaoxiang, I want to marry an ordinary virtuous woman, but you are right, if the words are tasteless, it is really painful, that's all, that's all."
Xiao Shunzi suddenly said, "What do you think of the princess?"
I was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "What nonsense are you talking about, Her Royal Highness has a distinguished status and was once the mother of the country, so how can I think of her so badly, if it spreads out, it would be a joke, now there are several consorts selected there Right, I'm afraid the lord of the kingdom hasn't returned to Southern Chu, and the princess's concubine has been decided. Sigh." I sighed and said, "Actually, among those people, I'm most optimistic about Wei Ying, and he will definitely be able to make the princess' consort. happy."
Xiao Shunzi pouted and didn't speak. He was too lazy to talk to this master who was very confused about the little things around him, but he thought with a heavy face, he must pay attention to this matter, the princess has affection for the son, this matter It can be big or small, if someone hates the son because of this, it will endanger the safety of the son, and if he gets too close to the princess, I am afraid there will be trouble. Thinking of this, he can't help but regret the thing that he promised the son to let the princess go. He knows the woman. There is usually a kind of irrational perception that he and the princess were very close at the beginning. If she sees through that she is the one who kidnapped her that day, I am afraid that the son will be in danger. Alas, I didn't expect to see the princess again at first, it was so negligent.